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PHOTOS: Disneyland Monorail Debuts a New 100th Anniversary Wrap

January 25, 2023 Madison Skowronski

The Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration kicks off in just two days! Today, the Disneyland Monorail debuted a platinum 100th anniversary wrap. We saw … Read more

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VIDEO: Disneyland Esplanade Music Updated for Disney100 With Ellen’s Energy Adventure, Test Track, Carousel of Progress, and More Parks Music

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

The esplanade music at Disneyland Resort has been updated for the 100 Years of Wonder celebration to include tracks from Disney Parks around the world. … Read more

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PHOTOS: Disney100 Banners Hung in Disneyland Resort Esplanade

January 18, 2023 Justin Topa

As the 100th Anniversary celebration is set to begin, new banners have been hung at the Disneyland Esplanade in preparation for the 100 Years of Wonder festivities.

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VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Reveals New Entry Structure for Esplanade

December 22, 2021 Matthew Soberman

Guests visiting Disneyland Paris will soon enter the theme parks through a new structure being constructed on the esplanade. From Disneyland Paris: In order to … Read more

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PHOTOS: Photo Concierge to Become Main Photo Pass Service Location For Entire Disneyland Resort

September 16, 2021 Johnny Childers

Fans of Disney’s Photo Pass Service in the Disneyland Resort have a new central location to view and purchase photos, as well as link the … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (9/5/21): New Monorail Station Opens at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, 50th Anniversary-Themed Medals Revealed for 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, and More

September 5, 2021 Katie Francis

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, … Read more

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PHOTOS: Construction Walls Removed From Disneyland Resort Esplanade

September 5, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

In late August, construction walls were erected in the esplanade near the Disney California Adventure entrance. They have now been removed. The walls were up … Read more

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PHOTOS: Construction Walls Spring Up in Esplanade between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure

August 25, 2021 Johnny Childers

With the entrance to Disney California Adventure already getting spruced up for the upcoming Oogie Boogie Bash, it looks like the Esplanade between the parks … Read more

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PHOTOS: Temperature Checks, Distancing Markers Removed from Parking Structures and Esplanade at Disneyland Resort

June 17, 2021 Matthew Soberman

This week, COVID-19 safety measures have been relaxed at Disneyland Resort, and we’re now starting to see how things look in this return to normalcy. … Read more

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PHOTOS: Physical Distancing Markers Added in Esplanade for Disneyland Park Entrance as Cast Members Return for ‘Test and Adjust’ Phase of Reopening

April 22, 2021 Katie Francis

As guests eagerly await the reopening of Disneyland Resort after its COVID-19 pandemic-related closure over a year ago, Cast Members are hard at work. To … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Distancing Markers Placed Leading to Disney California Adventure Ahead of “A Touch of Disney” Ticketed Event

March 15, 2021 Danielle

Newly added to the ground of the esplanade in front of Disney California Adventure are physical distance markers. As “A Touch of Disney” begins this … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 9/7/20 (Labor Day Weekend Crowds, New Posters in the Esplanade, and More!)

September 8, 2020 Katy Dunn

Happy Labor Day from Disneyland Resort! As we expected, this weekend was full of dense crowds and hour-long lines for parking, temperature screenings, food, and … Read more

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PHOTOS: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Prepare for Imminent Reopening with New Health & Safety Signage at Park Entrances

September 9, 2020September 8, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

Health and safety reminder signs have been added to the entrances of the Disneyland Resort theme parks, indicating the parks will be opening soon. Instagram … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 8/30/20 (Parking Nightmares, Multi-Hour Wait Times, and New Hand Wash Stations)

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Katy Dunn

To end off August strong, we made our way over to the Disneyland Resort this morning to check out all the latest happenings on property. … Read more

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VIDEO: New Sound System (with Background Music Loop) Installed Along Parking Structure Tram Route at Disneyland Resort

August 17, 2020August 15, 2020 Shannen Michaelsen

A new sound system has been installed along the tram route at Disneyland Resort’s parking structure. Guests walking this way will be able to hear … Read more

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PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 8/1/20 (Weekend Crowds, Extended Dining Area at Tortilla Jo’s, Disposable Face Masks at Temperature Screenings, and More!)

August 2, 2020 Katy Dunn

It’s a hot sunny day in Anaheim, and Downtown Disney feels like its getting more and more crowded every day! Join us in checking out … Read more

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